NCDMF Striped Bass Information



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NCDMF Striped Bass Information

(Updated 6/24/2010)
An overview of the Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan Process can be found here.
The Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan can be downloaded here.
Atlantic Ocean Striped Bass Recreational Reporting Information
Striped Bass Tagging Program - What to do if you catch a tagged striped bass

Recreational Regulations
Go Here to view recent proclamations for Recreational Striped Bass Fishing
Region	Contact	Season	Size Limit (TL)	Possession	Other Restrictions
Atlantic Ocean	[email protected] 1-800-338-7805	Year Round	28” Minimum size	2 Striped Bass Per Person Per Day	Landing Tags FF-48-2010
Roanoke River Download PDF Map	NCWRC Jeremy McCargo [email protected] (252) 330-4063	March 1 - April 30	18” minimum AND No striped bass between 22 inches and 27 inches in length.	2 Striped Bass Per Person Per Day. Only 1 Striped Bass larger than 27 inches may be included in the daily creel limit.	137,500 pound quota - season closed if reached
Albemarle Sound Management Area (ASMA) Download PDF Map	[email protected] 1-800-338-7805 Out of state: (252) 264-3911	Oct 1 - April 30 See FF-98-2010	18” minimum	3 Striped Bass Per Person Per Day	137,500 pound quota - season closed if reached
Central/Southern Management Area (CSMA) Download PDF Map	[email protected] 1-800-338-7804	Oct 1- April 30 See FF-86-2010	18” minimum AND in Joint and Inland waters - No striped bass between 22 inches and 27 inches in length.	2 Striped Bass Per Person Per Day
Cape Fear River Download PDF Map	[email protected] 1-800-248-4536	Closed	Closed	None allowed

Commercial Regulations
Go Here to view recent proclamations for Commercial Striped Bass Fishing
Region	Contact	Quota	Season	Size Limit (TL)	Possession	Other Restrictions
Atlantic Ocean	[email protected] 1-800-338-7805	480,480 lbs	Will be established by proclamation by fishery	28 “ Minimum size	Will be established by proclamation by fishery	Daily reporting
Roanoke River Download PDF Map	WRC Kevin Dockendorf [email protected] (252) 335-9898	None	Closed	Closed	None allowed
Albemarle Sound Management Area (ASMA) Download PDF Map	[email protected] 1-800-338-7805	275,00 lbs	Oct 1- April 30, closes when quota met – check proclamations for current status.	18” minimum	Will be established by proclamation	Daily reporting
Central/Southern Management Area (CSMA) Download PDF Map	[email protected] 1-800-338-7804	25,000 lbs	Opened March 1 by proclamation. Will close when quota reached. See FF-29-2010	18” minimum AND in Joint and Inland waters - No striped bass between 22 inches and 27 inches in length.	10 Striped Bass Per Person Per Day 20 if 2 SCFL holders in an operation See Proclamation	Daily reporting 6.5-inch gill net maximum mesh size
Cape Fear River Download PDF Map	[email protected] 1-800-248-4536		Closed	Closed	None allowed

Maps Available at links above:

The Roanoke River Management Area is designated as Roanoke River and its joint and inland tributaries, including Middle, Eastmost and Cashie rivers, up to the Roanoke Rapids dam.

The Albemarle Sound Management Area is designated as Albemarle Sound and all its joint and inland water tributaries, (except for the Roanoke, Middle, Eastmost and Cashie rivers), Currituck, Roanoke and Croatan sounds and all their joint and inland water tributaries, including Oregon Inlet, north of a line beginning at a point 35° 48 .3693’N - 75° 43 .7232’W on Roanoke Marshes Point, running southeasterly to a point 35° 44 .1710’N - 75° 31 .0520’W on the north point of Eagle Nest Bay.

The Central/Southern Management Area is designated as all internal coastal, and joint and contiguous inland waters south of a line beginning at a point 35° 48 .3693’N - 75° 43 .7232’W on Roanoke Marshes Point, running southeasterly to a point 35° 44 .1710’N - 75° 31 .0520’W on the north point of Eagle Nest Bay, to the South Carolina line.